India's iron ore reserves at 23.60 billion tonnes as of Apr'05
New Delhi, aug 4 (UNI) The total iron ore resources in the country are estimated at 23.60 billion tonnes as on April 1, 2005.
The consumption of iron ore in the country during 2004-05 was 54 million tonnes and exports of iron ore was about 83.1 million tonnes.
At the current level of consumption and export, the iron ore resources will last for approximately 172 years.
Iron ore valued at 3655.15 crore, 7042.08 crore and 13650.48 crore has been exported during the years 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 respectively, said an official release issued here today.
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Story first published: Friday, August 4, 2006, 18:48 [IST]